Talking to terrorists : making peace in Northern Ireland and the Basque country by John Bew(
Book
)11
editions published
in
2009
in
English
and held by
283 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
"Northern Ireland's peace agreement, which put an end to IRA aggression, has been widely admired as a model of conflict resolution
... Many now believe that intelligence agencies should follow the lessons of Ulster in their efforts at brokering peace. Yet
two difficult questions remain: has history provided us with a clear picture of Northern Ireland's peace process, and does
the 'talking cure' work with all democracies? The authors present a history of Northern Ireland's transition from aggression
to peace, but also demonstrates how these events developed quite differently than many proponents of the Northern Ireland
model believe. They then contrast their findings against incidents in Spain's Basque country during the same period. The authors
point to a range of variables at play in the Ulster negotiations, such as the selection of state representatives, the information
provided by intelligence agencies, the wielding of hard power, and the wider democratic process. Above all, they draw a line
between talking to terrorists who believe their strategy is succeeding and making overtures to those who realize their aims
are no longer attainable through violent means"--Publisher description

The Muslim Brotherhood and the West : a history of enmity and engagement by Martyn Frampton(
Book
)8
editions published
in
2018
in
English
and held by
226 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
This book examines the history of the relationship between the world's largest and most influential Islamist organization,
the Muslim Brotherhood, and the western powers that have dominated the Middle East, the United Kingdom and the United States.
It examines the relationship that has existed in the shadows of public attention and scholarly interest; where it has been
considered, this subject has been dominated by conspiracy theory and hyperbole. By contrast, this book draws on the memoirs
and publications of the Brotherhood (in both Arabic and English), as well as extensive archival research in both London and
Washington to offer an in-depth understanding of how relations between this movement and the West have oscillated between
a posture of enmity (on both sides), to moments when engagement has been contemplated and occasionally attempted. In the process,
the book offers an important new perspective on the history of the Brotherhood, in particular highlighting the centrality
of ideas about 'the West' to the group's worldview. At the same time, the book offers fresh insight into the nature of Anglo-American
foreign policy making in the Middle East over the course of the twentieth century.--

The long march : the political strategy of Sinn Fein, 1981-2007 by Martyn Frampton(
Book
)14
editions published
between
2008
and
2009
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
225 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Examines the history and political strategy of Sinn Fein, from the effective 'birth' of the party in 1981 down to the Irish
General Election. This title analyzes the strategic objectives and ideology underpinning Sinn Fein's activity across this
period, with particular focus on the years of the Northern Irish peace process

Monsters : history's most evil men and women by Simon Sebag Montefiore(
Book
)7
editions published
between
2008
and
2009
in
English
and held by
203 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
"History's Monsters" presents, in chronological order, grimly fascinating profiles of 101 notorious and profoundly sinister
individuals whose actions have one thing in common - they have had a baleful and blood-soaked impact on the annals of world
history

Titans of history by Simon Sebag Montefiore(
Book
)7
editions published
between
2012
and
2017
in
English and Spanish
and held by
138 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
NEW EDITION - FEATURING UPDATED INTRODUCTION AND NEW CHAPTERS. The giant characters of history - from Mozart to Michelangelo,
Shakespeare to Einstein, Henry VIII to Hitler, Catherine the Great to Margaret Thatcher, Jesus Christ to Genghis Khan -- lived
lives of astonishing drama and adventure, debauchery and slaughter, but they also formed our world and will shape our future.
In this eclectic and surprising collection of short and entertaining life stories, Simon Sebag Montefiore introduces his choice
of kings, empresses, sultans and conquerors, as well as prophets, explorers, artists, actresses, courtesans and psychopaths.
From the ancient times, via crusades and world wars, up to the 21st century, this accessible history introduces readers to
the titans who changed the world: the characters we should all know, and the stories we should never forget

The new netwar : countering extremism online by Martyn Frampton(
)1
edition published
in
2017
in
English
and held by
3 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Policy Exchange's new report provides a comprehensive analysis of the struggle against online jihadist extremism - what we
call "the new Netwar". This issue is vital to UK national security and there is a danger that the blood and treasure we are
investing in defeating ISIS in Iraq and Syria will produce little more than a pyrrhic victory unless we act to defeat the
virtual threat. At present, we are certainly not winning the war online. The spate of terrorist attacks the UK suffered in
the first half of 2017 confirmed that online extremism is a real and present danger. In each case, online radicalisation played
some part in driving the perpetrators to violence. As a society, we are struggling to grasp the extent of the challenge and
also appropriate ways of responding. It is clear that the status quo is not working. It is time for a new approach. Policy
Exchange has worked with a team of experts to provide fresh insight into the debate around online extremism. In this report
we explore a range of policy options for interdicting the supply-chain of extremist content - at both ends

Titans of the Middle East by Simon Sebag Montefiore(
Book
)1
edition published
in
2012
in
English
and held by
1 WorldCat member
library
worldwide
Simon Sebag Montefiore, one of our pre-eminent historians, presents the lives of some of the most influential figures in the
History of the Middle East. In short profiles, spanning the centuries, he provides key insights in the characters who shaped
the region, and the wider modern world. This is an exclusive ebook edition, a preview of the author's forthcoming work Titans
of History

Talking to the Taliban : hope over history? by John Bew(
)1
edition published
in
2013
in
English
and held by
1 WorldCat member
library
worldwide
The aim of this report is to examine the evolution of the idea of "talking to the Taliban", analyze its underlying drivers
and assumptions, and capture key lessons that may be of use in future conflicts when talks with insurgents will again be on
the agenda. To date, efforts to talk to the Taliban have been a failure. Talking to the Taliban became official policy by
osmosis rather than deliberation and strategic choice. Talks with the Taliban have been characterised by wishful thinking,
bad timing and poor management. The strategic rationale for talks has never been clear. The real 'game changer' in Afghanistan
is the departure of ISAF troops, not a moderate awakening within the Taliban movement. Negotiations face a number of fundamental
obstacles which have never been adequately addressed, and which are markedly similar to the Soviet experience in Afghanistan